The International Sommelier Guild is the world’s leading licensed provider of Sommelier education incorporating several additional multi discipline branches. With an educational approach through a team of outstanding instructors, and a dynamic curriculum, ISG classes, be it online, live online or in class are designed to lead wine professionals or enthusiasts down the path to Sommelier accreditation and eventually to those wishing to pursue into enology, nutritional or international wine commerce.
Established in 1982, the ISG has grown from its North American roots to become a truly global provider of Sommelier education and certification. Our constantly expanding list of host schools and distributors spans the United States, Canada, South America, Asia, Europe, and now Africa. With the most developed curriculum available online, students can learn in their ideal format. In 2020, further expansion in Europe, Africa, and Oceania is planned. Teaching in local languages uniquely enables the ISG to help non-English speaking countries achieve the best learning results.
Who We Are
The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) is a network of professionals dedicated to providing the world’s finest, most complete Sommelier education. Our certified instructors—winemakers, chefs, restaurant owners, hospitality consultants, wine directors, importers, distributors, and retailers—bring a wealth of experience and passion to both online and classroom settings.
What We Do
We approach wine studies from a global perspective. Our progressive curriculum covers both the traditional wines, beers, and spirits of Europe and the dynamic trends in the new world, along with emerging insights from Asia. In addition, we train students in service and management techniques that are essential to the global hospitality industry.
Recognizing today’s rapidly evolving professional markets, our degrees now include comprehensive studies in enology, wine business economics, and nutrition.
Our standardized, globally relevant curriculum is continually enriched by our instructors’ expertise. Regular teacher training sessions ensure that every piece of course material reflects the best practices and latest trends in the industry.
How We Do It
The ISG delivers education through both online and classroom-based formats. Our curriculum is crafted by industry professionals and academic experts alike, ensuring that our instructional manuals, textbooks, presentations, and examinations maintain a consistently high standard.
Every ISG course reflects the combined knowledge and experience of our certified instructors, creating a vibrant community of wine and hospitality professionals.
Vision
The ISG is setting global standards for the Sommelier profession by integrating additional key educational branches such as enology, wine management, and nutrition. This comprehensive approach makes us the leading provider of sommelier education worldwide.